Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona make £55m Willian bid

The Blues' Brazilian defender is eager to see a fellow countryman remain at Stamford Bridge, with it vital that the club fend off interest in key men

Barcelona make £55m Willian bid

Barcelona have made a bid worth over £55 million ($72m) for Chelsea star Willian, according to Sky Sports.

The Spanish champions have improved on their previous two bids as they look to lure the Brazil international to Camp Nou.

Barca and Chelsea are still in talks over a potential deal for Willian, who had previously been linked with a move to Manchester United.

Man Utd plot £65m Maguire move

Manchester United are readying a £65 million ($85m) bid for Leicester defender Harry Maguire, reports the Daily Mail.

The Red Devils remain in the market for reinforcements at centre-half and consider a man who impressed for England at World Cup 2018 to be an ideal addition.

Richarlison set for £44m move to Everton

Everton look set to secure Richarlison after offering £44 million ($58m) for the Brazilian forward to Watford, according to the Daily Mail.

The 21-year-old is expected to have a medical on Monday after agreeing terms over the weekend with the Goodison Park, who are coached by ex-Watford manager Marco Silva.

Chelsea and Tottenham had been linked with Richarlison in January and Watford will make a bumper £33m profit on the player they signed in 2017.

Benzema in talks to join Milan

Karim Benzema's agent has entered into talks with Milan over a possible move to the Serie A club from Real Madrid, reports Sky Sport.

The French striker is unsettled at the Santiago Bernabeu after dropping in and out of the first team last season.

And his representative Ludovic Fattizzo has met with senior Milan figures to discuss a prospective deal, although Alvaro Morata and Ciro Immobile are younger options for the Rossoneri as they look to strengthen their strike-force.

Dost signs with Sporting after contract termination

Bas Dost has returned to Sporting CP and signed a three-year contract just five weeks after rescinding his previous deal as a result of being attacked by fans in May.

The 29-year-old striker was one of nine players to cancel his contract as a result of the violence.

But, with former president Bruno De Carvalho ousted, Dost has returned and reached an agreement with Sporting after being assured of improved security.

Barcelona to consider Mignolet move

Barcelona will consider a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, if they sell Jasper Cillessen for €30 million (£27m/$35m), according to Marca .

Cillessen is keen to leave in search of regular first-team football and, if his valuation is met, Barca will agree to let him go before looking for a new back-up for first choice Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Wolfsburg’s Koen Casteels is reportedly the favoured target, but Liverpool’s Mignolet is also an option following Brazil international Alisson’s transfer to Anfield.

Golovin's Chelsea move 'confirmed'

Aleksandr Golovin looks to be on his way to Chelsea, if a social media post from former CSKA Moscow team-mate Sergey Chepchugov is anything to go by.

Russia international Golovin has been linked with a move to a major European side after impressing for his country in their surprise run to the World Cup quarter-finals.

The 22-year-old has been widely tipped to join Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea, with the Blues having already moved to strengthen their midfield options with the signing of Jorginho from Napoli.

Kante and PSG in discussions

Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante and Paris Saint-Germain are in discussions to bring the midfielder to France but face an uphill battle in completing the deal, reports Le Parisien .

The Blues have slapped a price tag of around £98 million ($129m) on Kante, and PSG would need to sell Angel Di Maria, Goncalo Guedes and Jese, among others, to finance the move.

However, Kante’s representatives and PSG sporting director Antero Henrique are in advanced talks over a contract, and PSG has previously managed to fit in expensive signings before, landing both Kylian Mbappe and Neymar last summer.

L'Equipe , meanwhile, reports that Mbappe has endorsed a move for Kante having played alongside him in France's World Cup win.

Sarri wants three from Juventus

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants to raid Juventus and sign three of their players, according to Corriere dello Sport .

Daniele Rugani is apparently closing in on a move to Stamford Bridge, while Gonzalo Higuain is another to have been requested by former Napoli head coach Sarri.

And Miralem Pjanic is also seen as a player who would improve Sarri's Chelsea squad, although it's unlikely that Juve would entertain the idea of selling the midfielder.

Napoli in Cavani offer

Napoli have made an offer to the agent of Edinson Cavani over a return to the Serie A side, Tuttosport reports.

Cavani spent three years in Naples before his move to PSG and the Uruguayan is apparently open to the idea of a return.

The side who finished second place in the Serie A table last season have apparently offered Cavani €7 million (£6m/$8m) per season and a contract until 2022, but are yet to have agreed a deal with PSG.

Chelsea make contact over Higuain

Juventus need to sell players after their acquisition of Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this month in order to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is thought to be interested in a reunion with Higuain, who he managed at Napoli.

Everton make £22m Digne bid

Everton have made a £22 million ($29m) offer for Barcelona left-back Lucas Digne though the Catalan side do not want to sell, report the Mirror .

New Toffees manager Marco Silva believes Digne could be the successor to Leighton Baines at the position.

Digne is thought to be unsettled after his lack of playing time cost him a place in France’s World Cup squad.

Chelsea add Hart to shortlist

Chelsea are weighing up a surprise £5 million bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart as they look for replacements for Thibaut Courtois, reports the Sun .

Hart failed to impress with both Torino and West Ham while on loan the last two seasons.

However, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri sees Hart as appealing because of his low price tag and that he would add to their Premier League homegrown player count.

Premier League clubs chase Atlanta’s Almiron

Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron has drawn the interest of West Ham and Newcastle United, according to the Sun .

Almiron, who wants a move to England, is in talks over a £10 million ($13m) move, but Atlanta would prefer not to sell during the MLS season.

A move might be more likely in the winter, and if the Hammers are the ones to land the Paraguay international, it may speed up Newcastle manager’s Rafa Benitez’s exit from the club.

Aston Villa consider Henry for manager

Thierry Henry is on the Aston Villa shortlist to replace Steve Bruce should a change be needed, according to the Daily Mail .

Villa’s new owners are ready to inject cash into the club and are deciding on whether they wish to bring in their own manager.

Henry was an assistant coach for Belgium’s third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup and it is uncertain if he would be interested in the Villa position.

Spurs to abandon Zaha pursuit for Grealish

Tottenham are ready to move on from their pursuit of Wilfried Zaha and target Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish instead, reports the Sun .

Crystal Palace have attached a £70 million ($92m) price tag to the Ivory Coast attacker, and Spurs have balked at that amount.

While Spurs have refused to meet Aston Villa’s £40m asking price for Grealish, it is thought the cash-strapped Championship club need the funds from the sale and will lower that demand.

Roma agree personal terms with Malcom

Roma have agreed to personal terms with Bordeaux’s Malcom, and have tabled an offer for him, reports Sky Italia .

The Serie A club have made a bid of €35 million (£31.3m/$41m) for the attacker and expect a response in the next 24 to 48 hours, while Everton and Inter are also thought to be interested in the player.